Welcome to RCS
Located just off route 114, about half-way between "The Rocks" Provincial Park in Hopewell Cape and Fundy National Park in Alma, the school is the focal point of the historic village of Riverside-Albert. Albert county is renowned for the rugged natural beauty of its scenery, and the friendly hospitality of its citizens. "Visit our school with its interesting history and impressive architecture..." The school is situated in an area of small farms and tiny villages nestled along the coast of the Bay of Fundy. The rural beauty outside and imposing architecture do not give a hint to the modern technology, and cutting-edge educational philosophy found within its walls.
TheTransCanada Trail is another feature of the community. The Trail runs along the old railroad bed. Many older residents remember their teachers stopping their lectures while the train rumbled past the school. The old train station, now a residence, is just down the street from the school.
As you walk into the foyer of the building, you will notice a collection of school artifacts in the hall display cases. In the summer, many old pieces of school furniture are on display. Historical postcards, books, and other items can be purchased in the Community Access Center . |
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As you approach the
school along the circular driveway, one immediately notices the Memorial
Garden in the front yard. Dedicated to the memory of the children who
died while students at Riverside Consolidated, the garden was created
with community contributions of bushes, perennials, soil and labor in
May of 1998. The beautiful monument was donated by Heritage Monuments of
Windsor, Nova Scotia, its owners former students here.
